THANK YOU JACKIE .. & Mom !! That's great !! Do it however you prefer .. collect $ the night before, take names, whatever. There is a Dunkin' Doughnuts there...
1117
Bob Throne
revbob87
May 1, 2012 2:24 pm
Hi Steve .. just saw your name on the Database & look forward to seeing you gain. Bob...
1118
Paul T.
lloottpp
May 1, 2012 7:44 pm
Could someone please post a link to info about the rumored/mentioned no-license fishing/crabbing for "our" weekend. A big pot of blue-claws would be mighty...
1119
Paul T.
lloottpp
May 1, 2012 7:51 pm
Is there a deadline for entering one's name and info on the database (and qualifying for the "bag o'goodies")? The messabout starts only one month from...
1120
Bob Throne
revbob87
May 1, 2012 11:55 pm
Good question Paul .. there's no deadline per se, but the quantity of Welcome Bags is limited and about 1/2 are committed already. So it's first come, first...
1121
Ken Andrews
kandrews84us
May 2, 2012 12:20 am
How does one sign up to attend? I'll definitely be coming this time...new car, new trailer, tent, so all systems are go.  I'll be bringing Satisfaction...
1122
Bob Throne
revbob87
May 2, 2012 1:03 am
GREAT to hear you are coming Ken, and there are already at least two or three other Ducks coming who will be pleased. We all are. It's easy to sign up - at the...
1123
Thomas Mauer
wandering.mouse
May 2, 2012 1:59 am
Here is the link: http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/keepfishing/?page=freebayfish and I agree a big pot blue-claws would be very nice Saturday night. Tom M....
1124
Michael Monies
m_monies
May 2, 2012 3:12 pm
Plan is to bake Cowboy Cookies and brownies to bring and share. Mom and I will just buy assorted doughnuts or pastries and bring down (if I can get up in...
1125
Michael Monies
m_monies
May 2, 2012 3:16 pm
I used to LOVE crabbing and boiling crabs. Are there local places to buy the nets (small) for putting the chicken pieces in to attract them? Or do people...
1126
Thomas Mauer
wandering.mouse
May 2, 2012 4:07 pm
I have never crabbed. Vaughan asked about it last year. He really wanted to give it a try. There is a small bait shop at the boat ramp and as I understand it...
1127
Paul Esterle
pesterle
May 2, 2012 4:13 pm
Us chickenneckers use lines... Capt'n Pauley (Paul Esterle) Freelance Boating Writer www.thevirtualboatyard.com www.youtube.com/user/captnpauley ...
1128
Thomas Mauer
wandering.mouse
May 2, 2012 4:17 pm
From the Website - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/elkneck.asp (There is a lot of great information here about all kinds of things to see and do...
1129
Paul T.
lloottpp
May 2, 2012 5:07 pm
I just dug out my 50+ yr old scap net ! Those wishing to crab (low-tech) should bring stout cord--1/8 inch or slightly less, a used sparkplug or similar, and...
1130
Paul T.
lloottpp
May 2, 2012 5:14 pm
I am assuming (I know, I know) that any limit would be per person--a bushel maybe---so if we have ten people crabbing....... Also assuming a 5 inch minimum...
1131
Bob Throne
revbob87
May 2, 2012 8:38 pm
Just a month to go ! Just posted an up-dated 2012 Eastern Messabout Activities/Schedule - click Files to the left. There have been some new things added, some...
1132
Monies
m_monies
May 3, 2012 3:15 pm
I will get Mike to throw in some of our big boiling pots that fit on the camping stove or maybe the Cajun stand and pot, which is big too. I used to be a real...
1133
Bob Throne
revbob87
May 4, 2012 12:05 am
We know from previous years that more people usually show up than have "signed up" - usually 25 -35% more. That said, here is a rough count with a month more...
1134
motoxrench
May 4, 2012 1:54 am
My wife and I are tossing around the idea of coming down. We actually have that week off -amazing coincidence. We are from Western MA and have camped at Elk...
1135
Paul T.
lloottpp
May 4, 2012 1:07 pm
Shouldn't be a problem. The ramps there handle some rather substantial fishing boats. Paul T. (who avoids the ramp fees by cartopping----not an option for...
1136
Bob Throne
revbob87
May 4, 2012 2:31 pm
Might have added that our Eastern Messabout Group here picked up 6 new members and 5 more this week so far. WELCOME ALL ! Our total is 141 (I'm on there...
1137
Bob Throne
revbob87
May 4, 2012 5:03 pm
1138
Bob Throne
revbob87
May 4, 2012 5:03 pm
1139
adkgoodboat
May 4, 2012 6:59 pm
Hello to the group-- I've just joined, my only other groups being Bolger ones and Prius for a while. Thought I would mention two things, first the WOOD Regatta...
1140
Paul T.
lloottpp
May 4, 2012 7:41 pm
Sailed Tardis at Spruce Run between weather fronts today and learned a few things: 1. A kick-up rudder needs A LOT more bungee tension than you might expect to...
1141
Thomas Mauer
wandering.mouse
May 4, 2012 9:12 pm
Vaughans 11.5 canoe fits really well on top of our eight foot dinghy. =) So from your comment about the rudder I take it that you didn't weight it at all? How...
1142
Thomas Mauer
wandering.mouse
May 4, 2012 9:18 pm
Having never tried crabbing before I started doing some research. So are we talking about securing a bit of chicken onto the bottom of what is basically a...
1143
Paul T.
lloottpp
May 4, 2012 9:39 pm
I started with several wrappings of 1/8 shock cord between two eye screws 9 inches apart. This held the blade only about 1/2 way down. I then came in to the...
1144
Paul T.
lloottpp
May 4, 2012 9:46 pm
Attach a used spark plug (or other small weight) to the line.Tie a chicken neck/back just above the weight. Sit patiently with a slight bit of tension on the...
1145
Paul T.
lloottpp
May 4, 2012 9:50 pm
Woohoo ! We're up to 144 !!! Welcome new members. Hope to see you on June 1,2,3. Paul T....
